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City of Red Bud Public Health and Safety Committee met Oct. 21.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Committee Members Present: Curt Guebert, Bill Hanebutt, Mike Rheinecker, Rodney Nevois, Kyle Donjon

Committee Members Absent: None

Council Members Present: Ben Schwartzkopf, Jeremy DeMond, Alan Piel

Council Members Absent: None

Others Present: Mayor Susan Harbaugh, City Attorney Rebecca Cooper, City Superintendent Josh Eckart, Code Admin./City Engineer Jeff Mueller, Police Chief John Brittingham, Admin. Officer Jill Landgraf, City Clerk Joanne Cowell Committee Chairman Hanebutt called the meeting to order at 6:15 P.M.

Old Business

None

New Business

I. Approval of Prior Month’s Meeting Minutes – September 16, 2024 Recommendation made by Committee Chairman Hanebutt, seconded by Committee Member Nevois, to approve the minutes from the September 16, 2024, meetings. Carried

II. Departmental Activity Report

The monthly department activity report was included in the packets.

III. Approval to Purchase Dodge Durango Pursuit Vehicle from Ed Morse

Recommendation made by Committee Chairman Hanebutt, seconded by Committee Member Donjon, to authorize approval of the purchase of a 2025 Dodge Durango Pursuit Vehicle from Ed Morse Chrysler for $43,081. Carried

IV. Taser – Grant & Quotes

Chief Brittingham said he was awarded a grant to purchase tasers and training. The grant was originally 100 % funded. Brittingham submitted four bids from Axon Enterprise, for consideration. The life expectancy of a taser is five years. The grant of $15, 859 would cover the January 2025 payment, with additional payments of $5,079.10/year, due January 2026-2029 on the seven taser $36,002.40 bid.

Recommendation made by Committee Chairman Hanebutt, seconded by Committee Member Donjon, to authorize approval to accept the grant and authorize the purchase of seven tasers, totaling $36,002.40 and follow the payment structure as presented. Carried

V. Authorization to Hire Crossing Guard

Recommendation made by Committee Chairman Hanebutt, seconded by Committee Member Nevois, to authorize approval to hire Scott Kiefer as school crossing guard at the current rate of pay, pending physical and drug testing. Carried

VI. Public Comments/Anything for the Good of the City

None

The meeting was adjourned at 6:37 P.M.

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